Author Archives: Joel Whitaker

Hard Truth Distilling to Triple Capacity

Posted on July 25, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Hard Truth Distilling Co., Indiana’s largest destination craft distillery, announced a major expansion that will include several projects, beginning with  second rackhouse that will triple storage capacity to 12,000 barrels from 4,000for its critically acclaimed Sweet Mash Rye and other … Continue reading →

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To Avoid Blackouts, London Paid $11,700 Per Megawatt Hour for Electricity from Belgium

Posted on July 25, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Why is a newsletter focused on alcoholic (and alcohol-removed) beverages reporting this?  Because paying 5,000% more than the regular spot price is what happens when utilities — I mean the folks responsible for power generation, distribution and regulation — fail … Continue reading →

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Who & What —

Posted on July 25, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates hires Andy Feuerstein as Senior Vice President of National Accounts On/Off Sale, effective July 25.  He joins from Red Bull North America, where he was most recently the Senior Vice President of National Accounts. Mulholland Distilling has … Continue reading →

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What We’re Reading —

Posted on July 25, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Climate Change May Turn the UK Into a Global Wine-Producing Powerhouse A new study examines how warmer temperatures are transforming vineyard production. (Treehugger) The Science Behind Non-Alcoholic Beer and Wine Production Rising demand for no- and low-alcohol beer and wine … Continue reading →

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Shand Import Launches Spirits Wholesale Distribution in California

Posted on July 22, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Shand Import LLC, an experienced importer of brands such as Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky and Black Bull Blended Malt Whisky, launches Shand Import Distribution in California.  Based in Los Angeles, Shand has cultivated a catalog of rare and specialty boutique … Continue reading →

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A-B Closing Oakland, Calif., Distribution Center

Posted on July 22, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Markstein Sale Co. and Matagrano Inc.are to occupy the warehouse in September.  A-B will lay off 142 workers.  The closure and layoff were first reported by Brewbound.  

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